Distance from hotel to Ian Fleming International Airport - Boscobel , 15 minutes. Distance from hotel to Sangster International Airport - Montego Bay, 90 minutes.
Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals' first boutique resort, is an all-butler, all-oceanview suite resort located on dual cove beaches in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Guests at Sandals Royal Plantation will receive all meals and snacks at 3 la carte restaurants, unlimited premium beverages including excellent house wines, fully-stocked in-room bars, 24-hour room service, use of the fitness center, tennis courts, steam room and sauna, unlimited use of the resort's water sports facility including sailing, snorkeling, and kayaking, live nightly entertainment, shuttle to/from golf course and unlimited greens fees at Sandals Golf & Country Club. Guests will also receive roundtrip airport transfers from both Montego Bay and Kingston International airports, plus exchange privileges at nearby Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort.
- Afternoon Tea
- Aqua Bikes
- Bars (2)
- Beaches (private)
- Currency Exchange
- Dry Cleaning Services ($)
- Fitness Center
- Games (board)
- Gift Shop
- Glass Bottom Boat
- Internet Access ($)
- Kayaks
- Laundry Services ($)
- Medical Services ($)
- Multilingual Staff
- Pool (outdoor, heated)
- Pool Table
- Restaurants (3)
- Sailboats
- Shop (photo) ($)
- Snorkeling
- Taxi Services ($)
- Tennis Courts (day/night) (2)
- Tennis Instructor ($)
- Tours & Excursions ($)
- Transfers (airport)
- Waverunners
- Whirlpools (2)
- Windsurfing
Golf (nearby): ($) Located in Ocho Rios, Sandals Golf & Country Club is a challenging 18 hole par 71 course. Caddies are not included but mandatory. Golf Carts and Clubs may be rented at an additional charge. Transportation to and from the Golf Club is included. Beverage Service (poolside) Beachside and poolside cocktail service is now available at all Sandals Resorts. Scuba Diving: ($) Please be advised that guests will be charged additional fees for scuba diving services at all Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Scuba Diving Fees: The following SCUBA dives are at an additional cost Discover Scuba Diving (Resort Course), Night Dives, and PADI Scuba Dive Certification. Please Note:
• If a guest does both the resort course and the certification, the charges are combined at an additional cost per person. The charge is $400.00 USD per person.
• The resort course is valid for one year at any Sandals or Beaches Resort.
• These fees will be charged at the resort. Additional Information regarding the SCUBA Resort Course:
• For guests who are not certified or would like to scuba for the first time, Sandals/Beaches offer a resort course (a fee applies to guests who require the SCUBA resort course).
• To qualify guests must pass a water skill check, meet medical requirements and fill out a liability release.
• After completing the course, guests will be allowed one tank dive (of approximately 30 feet) per day (subject to availability and weather conditions). Bar: ($) 'C' Bar (Caviar & Champagne), This tres chic C Bar offers champagne and the finest selection of Iranian, Russian & Osetra caviar. Located in Le Papillion. Opens nightly from 6:30 pm; reservations required. Dress Code: Resort Evening Attire. Also available 24 hours in suites. Spa: ($) The Red Lane Spa offers classic European Spa services with a distinctive Caribbean flair, using all natural organic products made from nourishing tropical ingredients. The Tropical Nail Bar offers a shimmering palate of eco-vegan nail lacquers and glistening shellac nail treatments. ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.
Arrival/Departure Time:
• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am
Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
• No children permitted, this is an adult only resort. Minimum age to check in is 18 years old.
Maximum Occupancy:
• Maximum occupancy 2 adults for all accommodations.
Please Note:
• Minimum occupancy is 2 adults as well because this is a couples only resort.
Royal Orchid Oceanfront Butler Suite, This suite is complete with a custom-crafted four poster mahogany king bed as well as an ornamental French balcony in the sitting area. Dcor and layout is the same as the Coconut Grove Plantation Oceanfront Suite. View: Spectacular view of the West Beach. Location: East & West Wings 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors. {BS}
Coconut Grove Plantation Oceanfront Suite, Custom-crafted four-poster mahogany king beds are a distinct feature of this accommodation, which also boasts breathtaking views of the ocean which you can enjoy from your sitting area which includes a French ornamental balcony. View:
• Spectacular ocean view of our East or West Beach. Location: East & West Wings 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors. {BS}
Royal Great House Oceanfront Suite, This suite category features custom-crafted four poster mahogany king beds. A Roman tub bath with separate walk in shower is also another feature of this suite as well as the French ornamental balcony. View: Spectacular view of the West Beach. Location: West Wings 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors. {BS}
Royal Peacock Oceanfront Suite, King beds are incorporated in sitting area and en suite bathrooms are also large with Roman tub bath, bidet and separate walk in shower (elegantly decorated). The suite also features a spacious walk out patio. View: Spectacular ocean view. Location:
• East Wings 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors. {BS}
St. Ann Honeymoon Oceanfront Verandah Suite, Complete with an enormous 178 square foot walk out verandah, this spacious suite envelopes you in a rare atmosphere of sophisticated luxury with its sumptuous half canopy mahogany bed, huge marble bathroom complete with a whirlpool tub and separate tumble stone shower. View:
• Magnificent view of the satiny white sand beach and its turquoise waters. Location: West Wing 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors. {BS}
Royal One Bedroom Estate Oceanfront Suite, A truly unique and romantic 1-bedroom suite, which you enter through the living room; to the right is the entrance to the bedroom which features a custom crafted mahogany bed and a marbled master bathroom. To the left is an entrance to the private Roman tub bath with walk in shower and walk out patio. French windows allow the view of the tub and the spectacular view of the beach, cove and the Caribbean Sea. View: Spectacular view of the East Beach. Location: East Wing 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors. {BS}
Prime Minister One Bedroom Oceanfront Owner's Suite, Expansive and elegantly decorated suite sitting atop the resort's west wing. Large living room leads onto a spacious balcony. Master Bedroom boasts a king size four-poster mahogany bed, private walk out balcony with romantic lounge chair for two, gold marbled master bathroom with Roman tub bath, bidet and a glass door walk in shower with frosted mirror at the side. View: Overlooking the idyllic west beach and tranquil cove. Location: West Wing 3rd Floor. {BS}
Governor General's One Bedroom Oceanfront Plantation Suite, . This suite is complete with two full walkout balconies from both the bedroom and the sitting room in addition to the custom-crafted mahogany king bed and master bathroom containing a Roman tub bath, walk in shower and bidet. View: Full Ocean view. Location: West Wing 3rd Floor. {BS}
Sandals Royal Plantation, is an all Butler resort, offering 74 suites, all ocean view in 8 categories as well as Villa Plantana, a 3 Bedroom Villa. Please ask for Villa Plantana details...
Amenityname
• Plush robes
• Daily NY Times fax
• Custom crafted mahogany beds
• Roman bath tubs (some suites)
• Special equipment for the Physical Challenged available.
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Royal Cafe Beach Bar, serves premium brand cocktails and refreshments daily.
General Opening Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm
Royal Cafe, Hearty and light favorites. Daily specials served with a Caribbean flair in a beachside setting. Open daily from 11:30am-4:30pm.
Dress Code: Resort Casual.
Tea Terrace, An exciting assortment of scones and other delicious pastries served with your favorite tea. Open daily 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Dress Code: Resort Casual.
Wobbly Peacock Pub, PUB English Style Pub serving exciting Pub fare. Open daily 3:00pm-Midnight.
General Opening Hours: 10:30am-1:00am (summer)/10:30am-2:00am (winter)
Dress Code: Resort Casual.
Le Papillion(*), serving the very best in exotic French Cuisine. Open daily from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
Cuisine: French.
Dress Code: Resort Evening Attire.
(*) Denotes reservation is required.
The Terrace(*), Fine a la carte dining under the stars with authentic Mediterranean and Caribbean fusion cuisine. The distinguished Sommelier can recommend a vintage from his private cellar. Restaurant serves full deluxe breakfast, exotic Caribbean lunch and dinner. Seating capacity: 80 guests indoor, 50 guests outdoor.
Cuisine: Caribbean, International, Mediterranean.
Breakfast Hours: 7:30am-11:00am Lunch Hours: 12:30pm-2:30pm Dinner Hours: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Dress Code: Resort Evening Attire.
(*) Denotes reservation is required.
Additional Food/Dining Information:
• Royal Beach Butler Service, this royal service brings full food and beverage service right to the guest's beach chair.
In Suite Dining, 24-hour suite service available for all guests.
Dress Code Descriptions:
• Resort Casual Attire - shorts or jeans, swimwear must be covered, no bare feet. Resort Evening Attire - Dress pants for men, shirts with sleeves and collar. Jeans, sneakers, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, swim wear, flip-flops and slippers for men are not permitted.
HONEYMOON / ROMANCE PACKAGE 2013 These honeymoon packages allow guests to customize their honeymoon into an unforgettable experience. These packages are at an additional cost.
Booking Dates: 08/10/2011 - 12/31/2013 Travel Dates: 01/01/2013 - 12/31/2013
Package Inclusions:
• Exclusive private transfer from airport with fruit, champagne and chocolate
• Private four-course dinner ocean side for two
• Breakfast in bed for one morning during the stay
• Rose petal bath for two
• Couples champagne massage (50 minutes) -"Me and My Honey Journal" - Scrapbook and Honeymoon photo session**
• One complimentary 5 x 7 honeymoon photograph
• Romantic Sunset Cruise (varies by resort)
• Private picnic for two (picnic locations vary by resort)
• Massage lesson at Red Lane Spa
Please Note:
• This package applies to all Sandals & Beaches Resorts except for Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas
• Each resort has a private place for guests to enjoy their picnic, either in the gardens or beach or the Offshore Islands at Sandals Royal Bahamian and Sandals Royal Caribbean (the locations vary by resort) -(**) "Me and My Honey" is a Sandals Scrapbook that guests will receive during their stay.
LUXURY INCLUDED PACKAGE 2012-2014 Come experience the very pinnacle of luxury all-inclusive Caribbean excellence Sandals delights couples in love with supreme luxury resorts in St. Lucia, Jamaica, Antigua and the Bahamas, featuring gourmet candlelit dining for two, gorgeous tropical settings and some of the world's most exquisite beaches. And if you are planning a wedding, Sandals is the leader in Caribbean destination weddings and honeymoon packages as well. Please see the Luxury Included features listed below for further information.
Booking Dates: 07/31/2012 - 12/31/2014 Travel Dates: 07/31/2012 - 12/31/2014
Package Inclusions:
• Luxurious Accommodations
• Meals at fine restaurants
• Unlimited premium drinks
• Golf in Jamaica & St. Lucia
• Use of some of the Caribbean's best beaches
• A complimentary basic wedding package (restrictions apply, please ask for details)
• Butler service (in some suites)
• Tips, gratuities and hotel taxes
• Scuba diving
• Airport transfers
• Gourmet dining
• And many more luxury features
Package inclusions are subject to change.
Complimentary Wi-Fi & Long Distance Phone Calls:
• Complimentary Wi-Fi*:
• The complimentary Wi-Fi* will be made available to guests staying in a concierge category or higher (and only at specific resorts).
Please Note Regarding Complimentary Wi-Fi*:
• The participating resorts for these added values are all Sandals Resorts in Jamaica only. -(*) Complimentary Wi-Fi will be basic low-speed internet service suitable for web browsing, e-mail and messaging. Premium internet, suitable for streaming video, Skype and larger downloads, will be available at an additional charge.
• Start date was 03/15/13 at all of the participating resorts.
Complimentary Long Distance Phone Calls:
• The complimentary long distance phone calls will be made available to guests staying in a concierge category or higher (and only at specific resorts).
• Sandals Resorts guests will be able to make complimentary long distance phone calls to the US, Canada and UK (UK landlines only).
• Guests will also be able to make calls to local Jamaican landlines.
• Guests will only be able to make these phone calls through their personal Smartphone with a Sandals Resort app and NOT through the in-room phone.
• The app will be free and available on the Smartphones app store, please ask for details.
• Launch date for this app will be 06/20/13.
Please Note Regarding Complimentary Long Distance Phone Calls:
• The participating resorts for these added values are all Sandals Resorts in Jamaica only.
Club Sandals Information:
• To further enhance the Luxury Included experience offered to Sandals Resorts guests, Sandals will now be offering an exclusive new amenity to the concierge guests, "Club Sandals" which will be featured at all of the Sandals Resorts in Jamaica. This new program has a launch date of 06/01/13 and is valid only for concierge accommodations.
Club Sandals Inclusions:
• Check-in Process:
• Met on arrival by Concierge agent
• Privately checked in at the Concierge lounge
• Escorted to room by Concierge agent
• Private resort orientation by Concierge agent
Concierge Lounge Details & Features:
• Hours: 24 hours (as of June 1st, 2013); staff will be available from the hours of 8:00am-10:00pm.
• High-definition flat-screen television
• Selection of board games
• Fresh ground coffee machine in all lounges serving Espressos and Cappuccinos
• New York Times and British Times available and any other Times Fax requested
• Kindles available in the lounge
• Library of local books available
• Air conditioned comfort
• Guest check-out with concierge agent
• Free Internet
• Alcoholic beverages, sparkling wine, juice, soda and water
• All day snacks and pastries. In the mornings Danish, croissants, muffins and banana bread will be offered. All day: assorted cookies, Jamaican desserts (coconut cakes and macaroons), apples and other whole fruits are served. Mid afternoon: sandwiches and wraps. Late afternoon: afternoon tea (scones & cookies) and tea.
• A full premium liquor selection, wines and bar (in lounge)
• Concierge Signature Drink - each property has their own drink and the recipe is displayed
Weekly Activities:
• Weekly cocktail party/exclusive wine tasting from managers wine list/martini evening
• Reserved tables at property weekly buffet (for example, Jamaica night/beach party hosted by concierge agent(s)
Staff Service:
• Assistance with planning vacation-weekly planner presented to guest on arrival
• Assistance with booking reservations for dinner, spa, tours and private dinners.
• Daily contact with guests throughout their stay
• Escort of guests to bus when they are going on tours
• All day room service (7:30am to 10:00pm)
• Robes in all rooms
• Daily restocked fridge with alcohol, water & sodas
• Personalized Island Routes Club Sandals Tours
Please Note: The Club Sandals features are also applicable to groups, please ask for more details.
Theme Nights:
• Mediterranean Night (Mondays) at the Terrace Restaurant 7:00pm-10:30pm.
• Jamaica Night (Fridays) at the Terrace Restaurant 7:00pm-10:30pm.
Exchange Privileges:
• All guests at Sandals Royal Plantation get exclusive exchange privileges to all Sandals Resorts. Complimentary transportation is provided to Sandals Grande Rivera only.
Tipping Policy:
• There is a 'No Tipping' policy for all team members at the Resort except for all Butlers & Spa Therapists.
Cocktail Parties:
• Manager's Cocktail Party - Mondays 6:30pm-7:00pm
• Sandals Select Cocktail Party - Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:00pm
• Margarita Madness - Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm
• Martini Moments - Fridays 7:00pm-8:00pm
Entertainment:
• Nightly Entertainment - Jazz Trio/Caribbean Steel Band/Dancing with the Resident Band. Afternoon Entertainment - Calypso Band on the Beach (12:30 pm) and Piano Melodies with the pianist during Afternoon Tea (4:00pm).
Butler Service:
• Your wish is Sandals command. With the uncompromising attention of a Butler trained to the highest standards by the Elite Guild of Professional English Butlers, guests will be pampered throughout their stay in extraordinary ways. From unpacking and packing your luggage, to attending to your wardrobe, to serving a glorious repast on your terrace. Just to name a few services, a Sandals Vacation, complete with your own Butler is the ultimate indulgence.
Island Routes Tours & Excursions:
• A variety of tours and excursions are offered by Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours (at an additional cost). Enhance your destination experience with a variety of adventure, water and sightseeing tours. Open daily 8:00am-5:00pm.
Activities:
• Activities at the resort currently include the following (see below). Hours and activities offered are subject to change.
• Celebrity Chef Cooking (Saturdays 12:30pm-1:15pm)
• Wine Pairing/Mixology Demo (Sundays 12:30pm-1:15pm)
• Jamaican Cigar Rolling (Fridays 6:00pm-8:00pm)



